Dynamic array formulas allow you to extract more data from your spreadsheet quickly, and, once you learn how to do it, easily. We're walking you through how to understand UNIQUE, FILTER, SORT, XLOOKUP, and more, without having to write a single macro. What Is a Dynamic Array Formula?A dynamic array formula is a special type of Excel formula that can return multiple values at once, automatically spilling those results into neighboring cells. You write the formula in a single cell, press Enter, and Excel fills in all the rows or columns needed to display every result.

Becoming an Enrolled Agent (EA) is a big step in advancing your tax career. But if you’re already a professional working full time, it can be difficult to fit exam prep into your schedule. Learn how to plan, strategize, and pace yourself to balance study and work to pass the EA Exam and advance as a tax services professional. 

Cybersecurity goes beyond IT as it's a critical factor in financial reporting and audit quality. Auditors have an increasing responsibility to understand how risks and incidents can affect financial reporting and what to do if they should occur. We're addressing your responsibility to your organization's cybersecurity risks and incidents, what's not your responsibility, and information into best practices. 

Growing your career as an accountant comes with big decisions. Do you jump right into the workplace? Or earn credentials? Or a master’s degree in accounting? Your choices will impact your career direction, as well as the time and resources you invest. Learn more about a master’s in accounting, the career path it opens, and if this is the right move for you. 

If you’re building a career in auditing, two of the most highly respected certifications are the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Both credentials can elevate your career, but choosing the right one depends on your goals, experience, and the type of audit work you want to do long term. Learn about CIA vs CISA, including their differences in focus, exam process, career outcomes, and how to decide which credential is right for you. 

The journey to becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is challenging, requiring you to pass the CPA exam, gain at least a year of work experience, and for most candidates, earn 150 hours of college credit. 

In 2024, individuals gave over $392 billion to charities1. When adjusted for inflation, six of the nine nonprofit sectors received donations that exceeded pre-pandemic levels. While altruism drives some of this generosity, it is also fueled by the charitable contribution (donation) deduction. To help you better serve your clients when providing tax preparation or planning services, we’re providing a deep dive into charitable contribution deductions and applying them on the 1040.

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a core part of accounting workflows, from drafting memos and summarizing financial data to supporting audit and tax research. But while the benefits are clear, the risks of AI in accounting are often less understood.

While artificial intelligence (AI) is helping organizations automate processes, improve decision-making, and enhance efficiency, it’s also reshaping (and enhancing) fraud risk. Today’s fraud schemes are faster, more scalable, and more sophisticated, often powered by AI tools that can mimic real people, generate convincing documents, and bypass traditional controls. For internal auditors and accounting professionals, understanding artificial intelligence fraud is essential.